LED Message boards in car?

Big Spender · 26 Mar 2006 at 13:35

just a thought about these, thinking about getting one and mounting it in the back to display various messages to cars behind, some of which may be displeasure lol, are these illeagle?

ElRazur · 26 Mar 2006 at 13:39

I odnt know if they are illegal but Why would you want them in your car...why? :confused:

penski · 26 Mar 2006 at 13:42

Could be construed as being a distraction to other road users.

Irrespective of whether they're legal or not, you'll look a right pillock.

*n

Malt_Vinegar · 26 Mar 2006 at 13:44

penski said:
Could be construed as being a distraction to other road users.

Irrespective of whether they're legal or not, you'll look a right pillock.

*n

Technically speaking, you are allowed extra light sources from the rear of the car aslong as they are red light only.

Im sure they would be ok, just dont tell Mr Policeman to "**** off"

smokey · 26 Mar 2006 at 13:49

surely it can't be illegal because the police use them? :confused:

Enfield · 26 Mar 2006 at 13:51

smokey said:
surely it can't be illegal because the police use them?

Eh, what?

So you think it's perfectly legal for everyone to go around with blue strobes?

ElRazur · 26 Mar 2006 at 13:51

smokey said:
surely it can't be illegal because the police use them?

If it is good enough for the police then it should be iilegal for other road user in this case

Gaijin · 26 Mar 2006 at 14:00

I always thought they were illegal, however saying that I saw an HGV with one the other day. Didn't say anything particularly amusing if i recall clearly.

Oblivious · 26 Mar 2006 at 14:13

Doubt its illegal, as I've seen taxis with them.

However using them in certain ways might be.

smokey · 26 Mar 2006 at 14:16

http://www.dumfriesandgalloway.police.uk/msg/motorcycle.htm

Both machines are fully marked and fitted with the usual emergency vehicle lighting but with the addition of a matrix message sign to the rear.

There, I wasn't going crazy!!! Unfortunately there's no pictures though

Or, even better.....

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/essex/3523416.stm

Zip · 26 Mar 2006 at 14:17

You will need them to be voice activated.
You couldnt change what they say buy typeing on a key pad of some kind

smokey · 26 Mar 2006 at 14:17

Enfield said:
So you think it's perfectly legal for everyone to go around with blue strobes?

Don't tempt me!